Job description
The closure of the Former Naval Station Roosevelt Roads in 2004 devastated the Eastern Region of Puerto Rico which included the communities of Ceiba, Fajardo and Naguabo. Thousands were left without jobs, hundreds of businesses went under and real-estate values plummeted. In an effort to overcome these effects and continue the redevelopment efforts, the communities of Ceiba, Fajardo and Naguabo joined forces, under the leadership of the Roosevelt Roads Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) to achieve the Promise Zone (PZ) designation in 2016. The LRA will achieve the goal of enhancing economic development and growth by developing a portion of Phase I of Roosevelt Roads with new construction and renovated structures to include retail, a ferry terminal, office and storage/industrial space, two hotels and utilities. The LRA will require Community Benefits Agreements from tenants at Roosevelt Roads that require hiring priority for residents, implementation of skill development programs such as on the job training and promotion from within to provide a pathway for advancement, and provision of quality jobs with benefits. VISTA project will bring individuals out of poverty by creating new jobs through the development of new businesses that will be attracted to establish their operations in the RRPRPZ by: 1) creating job training and placement programs and supporting the development and ongoing success of local microentrepreneurs; 2) designing and building a sustainable community links infrastructure to involve the community and develop a strong and lasting link with the LRA; 3) fostering an environment that supports community involvement and ownership; 4) providing the community members with a platform to express their concerns and raise issues; and 5) building community spirit around the project.
Member Duties : Promise Zone Developer. The Developer will assist the LRA with: 1) promoting workforce readiness and business creation in the PZ, 2) engaging partners to lead sector areas; 3) developing data-keeping tools, 4) conducting research to assess community needs, 5) expanding partnering and grant certifications, 6) identifying funding opportunities and communicating these to eligible partners, 7) developing concepts for grant applications, 8) providing orientation to grant applicants, and 9) measuring outcomes. The candidate will hold a degree in a related field or have work experience on community, business or workforce development, and should: 1) manage teams of stakeholders; 2) exert leadership and display good relationship-building and organizational skills; 3) schedule tasks, write, edit documents and deliver presentations; 4) self-start and multi-task; 5) be proficient in the use of Excel and Grants.gov; and 6) market the objectives of the PZ.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Training .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Entrepreneur/Business , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Entrepreneur/Business , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Self-motivated , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Community Organization , Business/Entrepreneur .
Self-motivated , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Community Organization , Business/Entrepreneur .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Promise Zone Developer
Program Start/End Date
06/20/2023 - 06/18/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PUERTO RICO
Languages
Spanish
English
Accepting Applications
From 02/03/2023 To 05/25/2023
Contact
Alfonso Nieves
159 Carlos Chardon Ave
San Juan PR 00918
7877057188
alfonsoluis.nieves@lra.pr.gov
Listing ID
116410
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